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1997-2000 Chevrolet Corvette (C5)
Chevrolet's Corvette has been in production since June 1953. The 1997-2000 Corvette is referred to as the C5 or "Fifth Generation" Corvette. This is the first totally new Corvette -- the 1953 Corvette used parts shared with other Chevrolets, but in addition to a totally redesigned body, the 1997 Corvette employed a new frame, engine and rear mounted transmission. The 1997 model year was a short production year. In 1998 Corvette produced its third Indy Pace Car Replica model. In 1999 Chevrolet brought out a fixed roof coupe they call a "Hardtop" version, the first "fixed roof" model since 1967. Current models include the convertible, the coupe and the hardtop. The 2000 Corvette employed few external changes. New wheels were introduced, a standard version and a hi-polished version, and the passenger's outside door key lock entry was discontinued. Specifications: # produced: 1997: 9,752 (All were Coupes) 1998: 31,084 (19,235 Coupes) (11,849 Convertibles) 1998: 1,163 Pace Car Replicas 1999: 33,270 (18,078 Coupes) (11,161 Convts) (4,031 Hardtops) 2000: still in production. Engine: V8, 5.7L, 345 HP, Fuel Induction SFI Major Options: 6-speed manual transmission; performance handling suspension, heads-up instrument display, custom wheels and the National Corvette Museum delivery option. An interesting credit option in 1999 was a "Recent College Graduate" credit of $400 off the sticker price. Our favorite: The hardtop. |
